Footsteps of Dawn Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Anybody out there watch/do any type of auto racing? My dad's a racing nut, and I guess I kind of caught the bug. The only thing I really keep up with is Formula 1, but I also really like the World of Outlaws sprint cars...they don't show those on TV too much, unfortunately, but I've been to a few races and they're super fun to watch. I like NASCAR and rally cars, too, but I only watch them occasionally. Oh, I guess I end up watching NHRA a lot, too, because my dad really likes it, but eh, I can take it or leave it. I probably know more about it than rally cars, though, just because my dad's got it on all the time. And why does it seem like the only thing that's ever on the Speed Channel is NASCAR, Formula 1, or motorcycles? They make room for all those stupid things like Pinks and Livin' the Low Life (*snort*), so don't tell me they don't have time for some of the less popular types of racing. I guess it's cheaper to get a bunch of random yokels to drag race each other for free rather than to mess around with licensing and all that happy stuff. Lame. I would totally watch the sprint cars all the time if they were on TV. But I digress... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danelectro59 Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 (raises hand) I like F1 the best because it is the best drivers in the world in the best cars. I also like LeMans style endurance racing as well. Hey, isn't the 24 Hours of LeMans this weekend? I'm not a big fan of NASCAR, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footsteps of Dawn Posted June 11, 2008 Author Share Posted June 11, 2008 Who's your favorite F1 driver? I like Raikkonen, myself. Too bad about Sunday...red means stop, green means go! Some of us obviously need to work on that concept. Hey yeah, I think Le Mans is this weekend. I don't think I've ever watched that, but it looks kind of cool. Yeah, NASCAR...I don't know. Most people (especially F1 fans) seem to have a beef with the fact that they just keep making left turns the entire time. I don't mind that - I just wish the races were a little shorter. I could just watch the second half and be just fine. Frankly, though, I like the off-track drama more than the races themselves. The fans crack me up... "Jeff Gordon's a little girl!" "Tony Stewart's an asshole!" etc. Always good for a little entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brspled Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I used to watch Formula 1races on TV. But since Ayrton Senna died, in 1994, I haven't watched any car races. I just don't care anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorer714 Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I used to watch Formula 1races on TV. But since Ayrton Senna died, in 1994, I haven't watched any car races. I just don't care anymore. Yeah,when Earnhart died at Daytona,I quit watching races too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cletus Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I'm a huge F1 fan. I was also a fan of Champ Car(RIP). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danelectro59 Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Who's your favorite F1 driver? I like Raikkonen, myself. Too bad about Sunday...red means stop, green means go! Some of us obviously need to work on that concept. Hey yeah, I think Le Mans is this weekend. I don't think I've ever watched that, but it looks kind of cool. Yeah, NASCAR...I don't know. Most people (especially F1 fans) seem to have a beef with the fact that they just keep making left turns the entire time. I don't mind that - I just wish the races were a little shorter. I could just watch the second half and be just fine. Frankly, though, I like the off-track drama more than the races themselves. The fans crack me up... "Jeff Gordon's a little girl!" "Tony Stewart's an asshole!" etc. Always good for a little entertainment. I like Kimi. He's funny as hell in interviews. I followed M Schumacher throughout his career and consider him one of the best ever. Fernando Alonso is good, but whines too much. Lewis Hamilton is talented, but I don't like the comparison to Tiger Woods. Have to say my favorite right now is David Coulthard. He just keeps on keepin' on. Sort of the JPJ of F1 racing In the IRL, I like Scott Dixon. Glad he won the Indy 500. Danica Patrick is overexposed and overrated. Marco Andretti needs to go back to driving school. With a name like that, alot is expected of him. The guy to watch in that series in the next few years is Graham Rahal. He is very talented and has a good mentor in his father. NASCAR blows! What else can I say. Looks like they're going to have their hands full with a lawsuit for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evster2012 Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 (raises hand) I'm not a big fan of NASCAR, though. NASCAR blows 6 of 8 cautions at the NASCAR race at Dover last week were caused by Indycar racers trying to go left (Carpentier, Hornish, Franchitti.)! What's up with that? But yeah, Scott Dixon is on fire isn't he? I miss Ayrton Senna. I remember watching Rasmussen crash in practice the same week, and it looked so violent. Senna's crash looked tame by comparison. But there you go. So did Earnhardt's. But they're gone. Now I'm bummed out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evster2012 Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 ^^"It's a perfect day"??? Either my irony chip is on the fritz, or that's about the sickest thing I've ever seen. But agreed, a tragic loss. BTW, is your screen name the model of a racing bike? Now THAT'S ironic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danelectro59 Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 6 of 8 cautions at the NASCAR race at Dover last week were caused by Indycar racers trying to go left (Carpentier, Hornish, Franchitti.)! What's up with that? But yeah, Scott Dixon is on fire isn't he? I miss Ayrton Senna. I remember watching Rasmussen crash in practice the same week, and it looked so violent. Senna's crash looked tame by comparison. But there you go. So did Earnhardt's. But they're gone. Now I'm bummed out. You mean Roland Ratzenberger, who died the same weekend in 94, right? Easy to get bummed when you think of all the lives lost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evster2012 Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 The XR4TI was Ford product of the Merkur line, a US version of the Euro Sierra XR4i. I pulled the name out of a hat. Oh yeah, I remember that car! Didn't mean anything by the remark, BTW. I was just playing. And yes, Dano, that was who I was referring to. Terrible event. Thanks for the clarification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cletus Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Greg Moore was one of my favorite drivers. I was bummed when he was killed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotplant Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 We have a new race course here, that just held the World Motorcyle....or some such stuff, races. The guy who built it was the one who put up the cash for a new arena for the Jazz to play in. He's Larry Miller. I'm hoping someday it will be big enough for Nascar. Racing is big here too. Just different kinds. Like the Bonneville Salt Flats where jet like cars go faster than a jet. Heh... ZZTop guy likes to race there. His name just flew out of my brain, but you know who I mean. Yeah, I'm a race fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMAZONIC Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Oh yeah, definitely F1, SuperBike and Moto GP. Three unforgettable Champions Gilles Villeneuve - Ferrari Team Carl "King" Fogarty - Ducati Team Valentino "The Doctor" Rossi - Aprilia Team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAC64 Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I'll never forget this crash. One little miscue and it's all over. I haven't watched racing since. RIP Gordon Smiley Gordon Smiley & Greg Moore are the worst I've ever seen! It's hard to watch after seeing such misery, but I'm a fan and still watch. I've been to NASCAR, NHRA,NDBA & IHBA ( NDBA & IHBA are drag boats ) and NHRA still is the best! Nothing like the smell of Nitro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit_ Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Indy is far and away my favorite, but I also like F1 and I'm good for an occasional NASCAR race. I also like drag racing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Though not really considered 'racing' I like the salt flatters. Don't forget your Raybans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit_ Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Yesterday the motor sports world experienced a tragedy.. NHRA’s Kalitta killed in drag racing crash Driver had estimated speed of 300 mph when car crashed, burst into flames Sat., June. 21, 2008 ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. - Scott Kalitta died Saturday when his Funny Car burst into flames and crashed at the end of the track during the final round of qualifying for the Lucas Oil NHRA SuperNationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. The NHRA said the 46-year-old Kalitta — the 1994 and 1995 Top Fuel season champion who had 18 career victories, 17 in Top Fuel and one in Funny Car — was taken to the Old Bridge division of Raritan Bay Medical Center, where he died a short time later. Kalitta’s Toyota Solara was traveling at about 300 mph when it burst into flames. The Palmetto, Fla., resident started his career at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in 1982. His father, Connie Kalitta, was a longtime driver and team owner known as “The Bounty Hunter,” and his cousin, Doug Kalitta, also drives competitively. “We are deeply saddened and want to pass along our sincere condolences to the entire Kalitta family,” the NHRA said in a statement. “Scott shared the same passion for drag racing as his legendary father, Connie. He also shared the same desire to win, becoming a two-time series world champion. He left the sport for a period of time, to devote more time to his family, only to be driven to return to the drag strip to regain his championship form. ... He will be truly missed by the entire NHRA community.” *source* *Youtube: Scott Kalitta crash 6/21/08* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepyep Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Hi all, Pretty sad about Kalitta Super Nationals are on tonight on ESPN 360 KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seminole Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 In viewing that Kallita crash, it's hard to imagine him being taken to a hospital and dying there. That car hits the wall and seems to completely shatter into a thousand pieces. How could he even have had his body intact? Horrifying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle87 Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Im a fan of Formula 1 and Kimi Raikkonen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAC64 Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 In viewing that Kallita crash, it's hard to imagine him being taken to a hospital and dying there. That car hits the wall and seems to completely shatter into a thousand pieces. How could he even have had his body intact? Horrifying. From what i've heard, he died at the track. I've watched Scott, Doug and Conrad race for over thirty years. I don't care if people say " He died doing what he loved to do". That is a fucked up way to die! He will be missed! :'( RIP Scott! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorer714 Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 From what i've heard, he died at the track. I've watched Scott, Doug and Conrad race for over thirty years. I don't care if people say " He died doing what he loved to do". That is a fucked up way to die! He will be missed! :'( RIP Scott! Amen to that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirchzep27 Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Saw this on the news today and thought they kind of exploited it, but the news always does that w/video, very sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Damn! I saw Connie Kalitta quite a few times. Was that a wall at the end of the track?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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